Magnificent Ridge – Col Supérieur du Tour loop from Aiguille du Tour

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Magnificent Ridge – Col Supérieur du Tour loop from Aiguille du Tour

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4.5

(2)

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Magnificent Ridge – Col Supérieur du Tour loop from Aiguille du Tour

06:01

7.73km

760m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that is highly dangerous

A part of this route comprises highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 526 m for 6.70 km

Waypoints

Start point

Alpine Hut

Get Directions

9 m

Refuge Albert Premier

Highlight • Mountain Hut

75 m

Refuge Albert I and the Glacier du Tour

Highlight • Restaurant

This mountaineers' refuge at 2,700 meters has recently been renovated. It is also accessible to hikers without mountain equipment, but only in summer.

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610 m

Magnificent Ridge

Highlight • Climb

2.86 km

Col Supérieur du Tour

Highlight • Mountain Pass

3.34 km

Aiguille Purtscheller

Highlight • Summit

3.79 km

Aiguille du Tour Summit

Highlight • Summit

7.73 km

End point

Alpine Hut

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.66 km

1.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.71 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 8 October

4°C

-3°C

0 %

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Magnificent Ridge – Col Supérieur du Tour loop from Aiguille du Tour

Refuge Albert Premier

Refuge Albert I and the Glacier du Tour

Magnificent Ridge

Col Supérieur du Tour

Aiguille Purtscheller

Aiguille du Tour Summit

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